Friends With Money #203: Are you recession-ready?

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Market jitters got you worried?

Tune into the Friends With Money podcast as Money's Michelle Baltazar and Money magazine founder Paul Clitheroe unpack recession-proof investing strategies.

Discover how to safeguard your savings and investments, the power of diversification, and why a cool head can be your best asset.

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Paul also shares his expert perspective on historical market cycles and actionable tips for weathering economic storms.

00:20 Recession proof investing: can we protect our savings?

00:41 Market volatility and historical perspectives

02:57 The importance of common sense in investing

05:51 Global population growth and economic demand

07:42 Recession proof strategies and personal experiences

14:17 Final thoughts and practical advice

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Michelle Baltazar is editor-in-chief of Money magazine and an award-winning journalist, editor and publisher. She has worked at media companies including BRW, Shares Magazine (London) and industry newspaper Financial Standard, and has written about superannuation, wealth management, investment technology and financial advice. Follow Michelle on LinkedIn.

Paul Clitheroe AM is Money's founder and editorial adviser. He is one of Australia's leading financial voices, responsible for bringing financial insight to Australians through personal finance books, the Money TV show, and this publication, which he established in 1999. Paul is the chair of Ecstra, an independent charitable foundation building financial wellbeing of Australians. He is chairman of InvestSMART Financial Services, and was chair of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board and Financial Literacy Australia from 2004 to 2019. He is the chair of Financial Literacy at Macquarie University where he is also a Professor with the School of Business and Economics. Ask Paul your money question. Unfortunately Paul cannot respond to questions posted in the comments section. View our disclaimer.